If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the answer is a strong YES. Pregnant moms and their breastfed children have fewer infections and days of diarrhea if Mom is taking probiotics. And almost weekly, new info comes out demonstrating how these...
Thousands of bottles of a commonly prescribed blood pressure medication are being recalled across the United States, according to a recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Inventia Healthcare Limited has voluntarily recalled certain lots of Chlorthalidone...
If we live long enough, most of us will have an experience that tests our ability to trust: Someone we love may hurt us, we may have been abandoned, or even someone's sudden death can cause us to feel...
Researches in Scotland have gained an understanding in how genetic factors contribute to developing bowel cancer. Foods that contain high levels of iron may turn on genes associated with bowel cancer, triggering development of the illness.
High Iron and Bowel...
Antibiotic use in children is being examined by many doctors and researchers. For the past decade, infectious disease researchers have suggested that the high frequency of antibiotic medications is contributing to more drug-resistant infectious illnesses. However, researchers are now...
What can you do to help lose the cravings and feel full while reducing calories? The answer is surprisingly simple: fiber.
There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is like a sponge; it absorbs excess cholesterol...
So, you want to boost your creativity, calm your blood pressure, melt stress and raise the happiness quotient of your closest relationships? Don't do anything - just haul out the hammock, pour a tall glass of iced tea (unsweetened,...
When it comes to sanitation, most of us can't count on a Bill Murray-type maintenance fella who's eager to chow down a Baby Ruth bar that found its way into the swimming pool, a la "Caddyshack." But even if...
Researchers in Barcelona have discovered that organically grown foods have higher levels of antioxidants, making them effective in fighting cancer and other degenerative health conditions. With the increased availability of organic foods, it may be worth changing your eating...
Truth in food labeling advocates in California have gathered enough signatures to get an initiative on the November to require food manufacturers to include information regarding genetically engineered food ingredients.
GMO Controversy
Large food manufacturers have been fighting attempts to require...
